The resolution introduced by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks to confirm the reappointment of Dr. Jimmy Ortiz as an alternate District resident member of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors, with his term set to expire on September 12, 2030. This nomination aligns with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996. The resolution requests the Council's prompt consideration of Dr. Ortiz's nomination and includes biographical details to facilitate the confirmation process.

Dr. Ortiz, a resident of Ward 6, is the President and CEO of ZITRO 360 Group, LLC, and has nearly four decades of experience in international relations, particularly with the United States Postal Service (USPS). His accomplishments include managing international postal relations, negotiating agreements, and modernizing postal services in Latin America, as well as representing the U.S. in various international forums. He holds a PhD in International Business Administration and has degrees in Accounting and Administration from multiple institutions. The resolution has been reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, which has confirmed its legal sufficiency, allowing it to proceed without any legal issues.